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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.84, 44,987.63 and 10,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.84, 44,987.63 and 10,004.68 is: 15,005.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.84 : 44,987.63 = 10,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.84/44,987.63 = 10,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.84x = 44,987.63 × 10,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.84x = 450,086,842.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,086,842.11/29,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,005.48

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